The Boiler is loaded at the factory in Changsha, China ready for the long journey to Shanghai Seaport – March 2011 |
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Trailer arrives Wusong Terminal Shanghai. Boiler transfers to Feeder Barge to take to Mother-ship for loading at sea. – March 2011 |
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| The Boiler transfers to the Feeder Barge in Wusong. – March 2011 |
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A huge Floating Crane was required to transfer the Boiler from the Feeder Barge to the Mother vessel.
This transfer was done at sea due to restrictions in he port area of Shanghai. This was a very complicated manoeuvre involving heavy plant and equipment. |
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| The Boiler is coupled to the special Lifting Frame & Hoist |
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The Boiler is transferred from the Feeder Barge in Shanghai onto the Mother-ship. The Lifting Frame was made & designed specifically for the job and travelled all the way to the final destination. |
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The Boiler has to be twisted during the lift in order to transfer across to the Mother-ship. A special hoist was used to perform this operation.
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| The Boiler enters the cargo hold on the Mother-ship. |
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Load spreaders were added to the floor of the Mother-ship and were a specific requirement due to the weight and in order to rest & support the Boiler in transit. |
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| Boiler unloads in Trieste Port Italy. – April 2011 |
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| Finally transferred in Trieste after the long journey from China. |
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The Boiler departs Trieste terminal for the final leg of the journey
The convoy is 40 metres long, on a thirteen axle trailer/tractor unit. |
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The final lift at destination. May 2011 |
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The Boiler is finally positioned into the framework at the plant in Italy. |
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Boiler positioned and our job is completed safely and in all in good order
And condition. What a project.. |
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